Editor’s Note
“Have you seen the first snowdrops yet? I am fascinated by these delicate-looking flowers, which are far hardier then they appear. There is just something magical about them, and clearly I am not alone in thinking this, for they have been venerated by the ancient Greeks and viewed as a symbol of purity by the early Christians – hardly surprising, then, that we see so many in our churchyards. I am also fascinated by the devotion of Galanthophiles: people who are obsessed with collecting rare snowdrops and often paying a small fortune for them. It’s funny how certain flowers have an emotional effect on us while others do not. I haven’t seen my first snowdrops yet, but I know it will be a special moment when I do…” Contact us: Subscriptions: 0330 333…